City holds annual Christmas luncheon

The employees of the City of Carmi held their annual Christmas luncheon Friday afternoon at Carmi American Legion Post 224 and city electrician Jeff Vaupel was honored as the city's Employee of the Year for 2012.

The employees of the City of Carmi held their annual Christmas luncheon Friday afternoon at Carmi American Legion Post 224 and city electrician Jeff Vaupel was honored as the city's Employee of the Year for 2012.

Mayor David Port made the presentation to Vaupel, describing him as having saved the city countless dollars with his "yeoman's duty" and attention to detail. The mayor said Vaupel was hired because of his job knowledge and his addition has been a positive one for the city not just because of his knowledge and ability to save the city money but also his overall attitude of being kind and helpful.

Those receiving pins for the longevity with the city were: Curt Hale, five years; Jason Carter and Doug Smith, 10 years; Jack Baker and Jonathan Lucas, 15 years; Jim Renshaw, 25 years; and David Woodruff, 35 years.

The employees were treated to fried chicken or a smothered steak meal prepared by the Legion kitchen staff and a drawing for a number of door prizes closed out the event.